Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong

Demographic✭Information

Generational cohort among Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who are…

Survey year

Younger Millennial

Older Millennial

Generation X

Baby Boomer

Silent

Greatest

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,278. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

< 1%

< 1%

< 1%

29%

65%

5%

1,278

Gender composition among Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who are…

Survey year

Men

Women

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,278. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

45%

55%

1,278

Racial and ethnic composition among Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who identify as…

Survey year

White

Black

Asian

Latino

Other/Mixed

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,264. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

92%

3%

1%

2%

2%

1,264

Immigrant status among Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who are…

Survey year

Immigrants

Second generation

Third generation or higher

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,267. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

3%

5%

92%

1,267

Income distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who have a household income of…

Survey year

Less than $30,000

$30,000-$49,999

$50,000-$99,999

$100,000 or more

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,057. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

37%

27%

27%

9%

1,057

Educational distribution among Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who have completed…

Survey year

High school or less

Some college

College

Post-graduate degree

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,274. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

51%

29%

12%

8%

1,274

Marital status among Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who are…

Survey year

Married

Living with a partner

Divorced/separated

Widowed

Never married

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,274. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

64%

1%

11%

22%

2%

1,274

Parent of children under 18 among Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who are…

Survey year

Parents

Non-parents

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,278. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

2%

98%

1,278

Beliefs✭and✭Practices

Belief in God among Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who say they…

Survey year

Believe in God; absolutely certain

Believe in God; fairly certain

Believe in God; not too/not at all certain

Believe in God; don't know

Do not believe in God

Other/don't know if they believe in God

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,278. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

93%

5%

< 1%

1%

< 1%

1%

1,278

Importance of religion in one's life among Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who say religion is…

Survey year

Very important

Somewhat important

Not too important

Not at all important

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,278. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

89%

9%

1%

< 1%

1%

1,278

Attendance at religious services among Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who attend religious services…

Survey year

At least once a week

Once or twice a month/a few times a year

Seldom/never

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,278. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

72%

17%

10%

1%

1,278

Frequency of prayer among Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who pray…

Survey year

At least daily

Weekly

Monthly

Seldom/never

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,278. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

86%

9%

2%

2%

1%

1,278

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who attend prayer group…

Survey year

At least once a week

Once or twice a month

Several times a year

Seldom/never

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,278. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

56%

9%

7%

27%

1%

1,278

Frequency of meditation among Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who meditate…

Survey year

At least once a week

Once or twice a month

Several times a year

Seldom/never

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,278. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

67%

4%

2%

24%

4%

1,278

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Survey year

At least once a week

Once or twice a month

Several times a year

Seldom/never

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,278. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

85%

5%

3%

5%

2%

1,278

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Survey year

At least once a week

Once or twice a month

Several times a year

Seldom/never

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,278. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

55%

11%

8%

22%

3%

1,278

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey year

Religion

Philosophy/reason

Common sense

Science

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,278. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

74%

2%

21%

1%

2%

1,278

Frequency of reading scripture among Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who read scripture…

Survey year

At least once a week

Once or twice a month

Several times a year

Seldom/never

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,278. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

75%

9%

3%

13%

1%

1,278

Interpreting scripture among Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who say the holy scripture is…

Survey year

Word of God; should be taken literally

Word of God; not everything taken literally

Word of God; other/don't know

Not the word of God

Other/don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,278. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

72%

17%

5%

3%

3%

1,278

Belief in Heaven among Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who …in heaven

Survey year

Believe

Don't believe

Other/don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,278. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

88%

4%

8%

1,278

Belief in Hell among Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who …in hell

Survey year

Believe

Don't believe

Other/don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,278. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

85%

8%

8%

1,278

Social✭and✭Political✭Views

Party affiliation among Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who identify as…

Survey year

Republican/lean Rep.

No lean

Democrat/lean Dem.

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,278. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

74%

8%

17%

1,278

Political ideology among Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who are…

Survey year

Conservative

Moderate

Liberal

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,278. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

78%

15%

5%

3%

1,278

Views about size of government among Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who would rather have…

Survey year

Smaller government; fewer services

Bigger government; more services

Depends

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,278. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

82%

13%

2%

4%

1,278

Views about government aid to the poor among Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who say government aid to the poor…

Survey year

Does more harm than good

Does more good than harm

Neither/both equally

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,278. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

70%

23%

4%

3%

1,278

Views about abortion among Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who say abortion should be…

Survey year

Legal in all/most cases

Illegal in all/most cases

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,278. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

20%

76%

3%

1,278

Views about homosexuality among Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who say homosexuality…

Survey year

Should be accepted

Should be discouraged

Neither/both equally

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,278. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

16%

77%

3%

3%

1,278

Views about same-sex marriage among Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who …same-sex marriage

Survey year

Strongly favor/favor

Oppose/strongly oppose

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,278. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

9%

85%

6%

1,278

Views about environmental regulation among Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who say…

Survey year

Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

Neither/both equally

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,278. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

64%

27%

3%

5%

1,278

Views about human evolution among Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong

% of Evangelical Protestants adults ages 65 and older who say there are clear standards for what is right and wrong who say humans…

Survey year

Evolved; due to natural processes

Evolved; due to God's design

Evolved; don't know how

Always existed in present form

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 1,278. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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